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Dunsford Singers
Summer 2022. Our 'pop-up' concert in Dunsford Church
Dunsford Singers 'A Teign Valley Choir' are a community choir with members drawn from The Teign Valley area near Exeter in sunny Devon
Here at the Dunsford Singers, we are driven by a single goal: to sing beautiful, challenging choral music in a spirit of friendship. Our musical director is Tim Pithers, a very accomplished conductor and an inspiration. The score may be Vivaldi's Gloria or Fleet Foxes' White Winter Hymnal. Whatever it may be we'll give it our best!
upcoming & past events
Sat, 18 JunSt. Clement's Church, Church Rd, Dartmouth TQ6 9SNAn evening with Dunsford Singers & Dartmouth Orchestra performing the beautiful Fauré Requiem, Pavane & Cantique de Jean Racine & more, see Details below.
Sat, 11 JunTeign Valley Community HallAn evening of Dunsford Singers with Dartmouth Orchestra performing the beautiful Fauré Requiem, Pavane & Cantique de Jean Racine & more, see Details below. Refreshments cannot be offered this summer but please bring your own & glasses etc. See 'TICKETS' on home page or link in 'Details' below.
Sat, 11 DecTeign Valley Community HallMessiah chorus: 'And the Glory of the Lord', 'For Unto Us a Child is Born', Magnum Mysterium by M Lauridsen & more see Details below
Sat, 14 DecTeign Valley Community HallSchubert's lovely Mass No.2 in G, the rather hauntingly atmospheric Northern Lights by Ola Gjeilo & other pieces listed in Details & Reminder, below
Sun, 01 DecDunsford Village HallSchubert's lovely Mass No.2 in G, the rather hauntingly atmospheric Northern Lights by Ola Gjeilo & other pieces listed in Details & Reminder, below
We are a friendly and welcoming choir incorporating a wide range of ages and abilities. Membership is open to everyone with an interest in choral singing. New members are always welcome but if you are a tenor or bass, we would be particularly pleased to see you. We are a non-auditioned choir but we do expect regular attendance at rehearsals. So do come along to one or two rehearsals at the start of the term to try us out.
Our members are mainly drawn from The Teign Valley near Exeter and the surrounding parishes. There are currently around fifty members and our repertoire runs from the baroque and classical periods to the present day. We perform two programmes a year, presenting each twice in different venues, one programme in June and one in December - our Christmassy, 'Sing Noel' winter concert.
The choir was formed over a quarter of a century ago, out of a W.I. initiative. Over the years the Dunsford Singers have become an established part of life in the village. We try to create concerts of high repute, offering a wide and varied repertoire. Where possible we like to offer our own talented singers the chance to perform a solo or two. It comes as no surprise that singing is now officially recognised as an important health benefit! It improves your heart rate, helps your lung capacity and releases feel-good endorphins. It makes you think about posture; helps to build confidence and self-esteem, even helps you sleep more soundly!
To contact our secretary, Jan Middleton, please use the Contact Form near the foot of this page.
Our SATB non-auditioned choir rehearsals take place here in Dunsford Village Hall with our musical director Tim Pithers
Running through the scores with Tim in Dunsford church
HAZEL LINNEY (ONE OF OUR EXCELLENT SOPRANO SOLOISTS) WAITING FOR HER ENTRY AS HARRY GEORGE ACCOMPANIES ON KEYBOARD & TIM PITHERS CONDUCTS
In Dunsford Village Hall
PRE-CONCERT REHEARSAL, VIVALDI GLORIA
SOME PAST EVENTS
SUMMER CONCERT 2014
We sang a number of WW1 songs, Futility by Bee Harley, Irish Blessing, Jerusalem, God shall wipe away all tears.
music director: Daphne West, accompanist: Amelia.
photo ©Barry Rowland
SUMMER CONCERT 2016
Iolanthe by Gilbert and Sullivan, music director: Daphne West, accompanist: Mary Ellis.
Check out the blog for some excellent photos of this event in the dress rehearsal.....
THE DAWLISH ARTS FESTIVAL 2018
An Evening of Music at St Gregory’s Church, Dunsford Singers, Dartmouth Orchestra & Dr Peter King in Concert
Requiem by John Rutter, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon
music director - Tim Pithers
photo ©Stephen Beard
SUMMER CONCERT 2018, ST. MARY'S, DUNSFORD
“Candleight to Spotlight”
Requiem by John Rutter, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, music director: Tim Pithers
CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2018, DUNSFORD VILLAGE HALL
